text: FoodMaking food go further Food is a popular way many of us socialise and we spend a good amount of time and money on it. Yet 15 million tonnes of food and drink is thrown away every year. That's the same weight as 2 million double decker buses. Half of this is from our homes alone, costing £470 per household per year. You can help stop edible food from ending up in the bin. Tuck into the feast of events, blogs and recipes here and see how easy it is to make the most of your food, and save some money. 3 things you can do today Plan ahead. Take a moment to think about the week ahead - when will you be eating at home? Try and plan a couple of meals ahead, make a list of what you need to buy and only buy what you need. Freeze it. If you cook too much or forget to eat something near its use by date, chances are you can freeze it and eat it later. Eat your leftovers. If you cook too much or can't finish a meal, pack it for lunch. Even if you're eating out, ask for a doggy bag. Go a bit further - run your own campaign. Home Do something Top tips Recipes Blog Ideas bank Collaborate Food Vegetarian wellington Vegetarian Wellington with 3 layers: mushroom and sage, roasted squash and garlic greens. Makes 6 individual servings or 1 large wellington. This recipe was made at Food Cycle's Pie in the Sky Community Cafe as a Christmas dinner centrepiece for our bunch of fantastic volunteers to enjoy. Give it a go and let us know your thoughts! We have made this recipe with both shop bought puff pastry and homemade shortcrust. Both work well – the puff pastry is best if you want to make one large wellington while the shortcrust works well for individual servings. Ingredients For the pastry if making your own shortcrust 450g plain flour 220g cold butter Pinch of salt Cold water For the fillings, there are 3 layers that go into each wellington Layer 1: mushroom and sage 1kg mushrooms, chopped into small squares – any kind will do, a variety is best! 2 medium onions, chopped into small squares 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme, just the leaves Small handful of parsley, chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper Approx. 200g breadcrumbs (fresh or dry) Layer 2: roasted squash 1 medium squash/pumpkin, peeled, de-seeded, chopped into medium chunks 2 medium turnips, peeled and chopped into medium chunks 1 large potato or sweet potato, peeled and chopped into medium chunks 150g cheese (strong cheeses like stilton will work, or you can use a soft cheese like cream cheese or ricotta) Salt and pepper Olive oil Layer 3: garlic greens 1kg fresh greens (kale, spring greens and chard work really well) 6-8 garlic cloves Olive oil Salt and pepper Method To make the shortcrust pastry: place flour and salt in metal bowl. Rub in cold butter, being sure to keep hands light in movement to not allow the butter to melt. Once mixture looks like breadcrumbs, being to add in cold water a few tablespoons at a time. With your strong hand, being to work mixture into a dough – this usually take about 12-16 tablespoons of water. You want the dough to just come together, but not be sticky or wet. Once the dough comes together, knock it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it into a smooth dough. Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 30mins. To make filling 1: in a saucepan, sautee onions in olive oil for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add in garlic, parsley and sage and cook for a further 5 minutes, until garlic is softened and herbs become fragrant. Add in mushrooms and cook on a low heat until mushrooms release some juices – this will take about 12-15 minutes. Remove mushroom mix from heat and stir in breadcrumbs. You want the mixture to be like a thick paste – you can use a handblender to smooth the mix out, but this is not necessary. Set mixture aside. ***You can make this mixture the day before, it keeps well in the fridge*** To make filling 2: In a large roasting tray, place chopped squash or pumpkin, toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven (@ 220) until squash is soft, about 35 minutes. Place the turnips and potato chunks into a pot of water and bring to the boil. Boil until veg is soft enough to mash. Drain and put back into pot. Add in soft roasted squash and cheese and mash all together. You can either have this mixture smooth or leave some chunks for texture. Set mixture aside. ***You can make this mixture the day before, it keeps well in the fridge*** To make filling 3: Chop your greens into strips. In a large saucepan fry off the garlic in olive oil and add in the greens. Season with salt and pepper and continue to toss until greens have cooked down and softened. Set greens aside. To assemble your wellingtons Individual ones Take pastry out of fridge and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out pastry to about 5mm thickness. Using a cookie cutter or a bowl, cut circles out of the pastry – you will need two circles per person so the size of the circle depends on how big you would like your wellingtons to be. Take one circle and brush with mustard (Dijon or wholegrain). Using a normal sized spoon, spoon out a layer of mushroom mix 1 followed by squash mix 2 and finally the greens 3. Make sure to leave about two fingers of pastry all around. Brush the pastry border with a beaten egg and place another circle of pastry on top. Using a fork, press down edges of pastry together so they are sealed. Brush beaten egg on top of each finished wellington. Place uncooked wellingtons on lined baking tray and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes at 200. One large one Take one sheet of pre-rolled puff pastry and brush with mustard. Leaving a border of pastry about two fingers wide, begin to layer mix 1, 2, and 3. Be generous with your layers! Brush beaten egg around pastry border. Take second sheet of puff pastry and place it on top, pressing down edges of pastry together. You can now trim away any excess pastry with a knife and press down edges with a fork. Brush with beaten egg and lightly score the top. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes at 200. Enjoy your vegetarian Christmas treat! Recipe provided by Food Cycle Photo provided by Lilliana F


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I have taken several notes while reviewing the news this morning. Before I mention any of them. I would again like to thank Keith for the open thread.
Guilani now on Fox. Permit and a certain area to protest should have been followed, not BROOKLYN BRIDGE AND other streets being blocked.
He said mayor guilty of creating an atmosphere of police hatred.
What lives does Sharp. Delbas, and o save? None.The police should be the heros.
Lee, Guiliani is absolutely spot on.
I agree.
I was typing notes just now as Trump spoke on Fox. The computer wouldn't take when I tried to submit the notes (comment).
He was basicly stating Sharp is a conn man.
Showed video of him ranting about him getting calls.
Trump made point mayor needs to get a hold of matter.
He spoke on Fox.
oops — we must have been typing at t he same time.
i saw him yesterday and yes. He is spot on. Think DiBlasio is trying his darndest to get Obama on the phone, who is off golfing?
Just heard he will speak early this afternoon. I apologized I did not catch where that will be.
Can't wait.
Will advisers be smart enough to ensure he's not wearing his golf outfit, as he makes quick comments and scurries off to the course again?
If my husband golfed every day while we were on vacation … unless we did it as a couple. Honestly. Sham.
I heard the comments will be by Deblas. not o.
o is probably trying to climb out of a sand mound he built around himself.
There is a commercial on TV about a golfer hitting out of a bunker. At first it focuses on his upper body and he looks super confident, but then the camera zeroes into the sand and it is apparent that he's going on his 10th attempt to get out of there. Reminds me of the Obama presidency.
Julie sounds right to me.
Car in; my ex was brain wired that way. He said if I ever attempted to golf, he would quit. Well, I quit him!
For lots of other reasons too.
I wondered that about the Mall of America protest in MN. Don't people have to get permits anymore to demonstrate? I bet the Tea Party does.
They couldn't get permits because the Mall of America is private property.
Right, but then they were trespassing. I'm sure the Mall did not give them permission. In fact, I know so from the overhead message boards they had. I suspect the police were overwhelmed by the size of the protest.
Maybe the cops should follow Twitter and Facebook in order to figure out what the protesters are planning.
I grew up in The Mall of America when it first opened in the early 1990s…
I spent so many weekends there just walking around, like the movie "Mall Rats" (1995)
(thats where I developed my fetish for mini-skirts & thigh-high stockings & womens shoes…)
Too much information. ☺
Yikes! That WAS a texting phrase unlike yours.
No, funny ;)
I hate malls, too many people.
And to what end did these Mall of America protesters hope to gain. They're just dumm.
My introduction to big malls was the one in Bellevue, Washington, and then the one in Cherry Creek in Denver.
I finally saw Sharpton talk about his death threats and try to turn it around. It was pathetic.
Also Trump called him a con man. And yet said he went to the fights with him and Don King. I find that interesting — I understand that there are times in public one must or is in a situation where you have to be seen with the unsavory, but to do so by choice … a different, and not admirable, situation.
I mention I saw the video while Trump was on Fox. I agree the issue of association is odd. I paid more attention to the fact that
Sharp. trying to turn this around, making this about him, was pathetic.
He's got bills to pay. Of course he's going to make anything about him.
That is a point that Trump made as well, regarding where/who does his money come from? He also made the point of back taxes he owes. Anyone else would be held responsible for not paying.
He pays his bills? I don't think so.
I saw that segment too, Sharpton holding up his phone and reading the texted threats to him, said the FBI is investigating.
Whoa, I thought, how did all those "haters" get his private cell phone number?
It was telling that Trump told such a truth that Sharp is a con man who doesn't even believe his own words. Should be in jail for tax evasion as well as the other deaths caused by earlier riots he's provoked.
Maybe the FBI is finally investigating HIM for back taxes.
Under Holder's thumb? Don't hold your breath.
Whoops !
Didn't see your last paragraph Denise.
I hope that will be on the agenda when a Republican wins the WH. The tax evasion. I have a feeling the other things have passed their statute of limitation times.
They'll have to go after Rangel too.
Ain't karma a bitch, Al?
Now he should know how Darren Wilson feels.
Should but doesn't of course.
He's a malignant narcissist, and has no empathy.
Like Obama.
Peas in a pod.
All the job growth in US since 2007 — foreign born workers.
Source — Maria Bartolimeo (sp) Fox
Well, since my husband is an IT professional, I can certainly vouch for that. There are no jobs, mostly contracts, and Americans need not apply. His industry has been completely ruined for Americans. I would never advise a young college kid go into this field anymore.
The blame is squarely on Bill Gate's shoulders. Every time I call Microsoft, I get someone who barely speaks English…and the accent is so strong I can't understand a word. Sooo aggravating!
Yes, he's been lobbying Congress since at least the late 1990's for an increase in the number of H-1B visas for high tech workers. Sadly, both Republicans and Democrats have fallen for this nonsense for years. The only one who truly understands the issue is Senator Sessions. He's written some great articles about it. He's the only one who understands that companies are deliberately keeping jobs and contract positions open so they can then claim they can't find people (Americans) to fill them and they therefore need more high tech visas. It's a total scam and the American IT workers have been royally screwed.
Pretty much all of Silicon Valley and other tech centers and the
US COC — they want high tech workers and they don't care if the rest of the country is deluged and suffers from strain and ill effects of illegal immigrants and amnesty. Those people will be our problem.
Yep I do mean "those people".
Last week I went to PETCO to pick up supplies for our menagerie. First thing I noticed was a complete group of new employees – all hispanic. When I got to the register, their computer was down and the young girl could only accept cash. My bill was $78. 13 and I handed her a $100 bill. I swear…it took her three tries to get the change right! On the third try, she used a pocket calculator!
It took over five minutes for the transaction. All I can say is – we're in deep trouble! On the bright side, she did speak English….
Unfortunately, I've noticed that about "Anglos" too. They don't know how to give out change. It's not taught in the schools or at home these days.
Arithmetic, not math. Seriously–they don't teach it.
I said math in my comment below,….I can't spell arithmatic. :)
Right. I gave up trying to use the spare change when paying for something with a bill. They can't imagine how to make change from a $1.05 proffer for a $.80 tab.
Goodness only knows how the next generation will deal with actual money when all they know is CommonCore math and it's convoluted process.
I used to do that–to get a quarter back…but they stared at it so pathetically–you paid more–that I stopped. Don't most registers give the change these days…I hate it when they place it on the bills–and of course, it slides off immediately.
Next generation will have wheelbarrows of pesos.
My kid's school teaches it using Saxon math. Every day, he has 30 math problems. It helps that he's the kind of kid who can divide four digits by three digits in his head. In fact, his biggest problem with the teacher is that he often forgets (or, in my opinion, is too lazy) to show his work when required. Bless her heart, she deducts points for it which pisses him off to no end.
Thought your son was home schooled…
What is common core going to do for them when they get into the higher math ?
Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Calculus ?
Beats me.My son goes to a private prep school so I don't have to worry about it for him.
My son likes math so much that he's planning on taking all the AP classes his school offers.
I had to take all of those courses in order to get into an electronics class that my school offered.
In fact, I had to take Algebra 2 in summer school.
That really sucked, but it was worth it.
It's quite a drive to his school, so I told my son that if he ever has to take summer school, he's off the football team. I hate the driving, and football and baseball on top of regular school is a PITA. (If we lived just 10 miles farther from the school, he could take one of the buses. We have students who live two hours away. Quite a few families with kids in extracurriculars have second houses in town.)
Hey,….I did Cross Country and Track.
It can be done.
For me, it's about the driving. There is no way in the world that I would drive him to summer school at 8:00 every morning, and then either eat or shop for two hours, or go home only to go back in a short time. While I miss having Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus just minutes away in Denver, I don't miss the traffic.
Don't blame you Mandy.
When he becomes old enough to drive,…you will be off the hook.
He can when he turns 15 because there is no bus and we live within the statutory limit.
When I came home from the service and was looking for a job, I ran into one of my High School instructors that asked me to come to the school and speak to the students about my experience.
Seems that the school board was going to eliminate the electronics class because there were not enough students interested in attending it.
He told me that they were under the impression that repairing TVs and radios was not what they wanted to make a living at.
Wrong,……the same technology that makes a TV work will also launch a missile or enable the communication network that the Military uses.
I wasn't able to go and talk to them, and he died of a heart attack soon after our conversation.
They cancelled the class.
There is always an income for people who know how gadgets work and how to service and repair things.
I made a living at it working for Xerox for 30 years.
Yupn Ill be in lsbg early jan. Let you know his it goes.
lsbg=Leesburg ?
Leesburg is a charming joint.
Leesburg is an interesting town, steeped in history.
Xerox built a massive facility back in '70s to be used as a training center for the employees.
Five buildings all connected with underground tunnels.
I think that they sold it along with the property in the '90s.
Complete with residential rooms for the students.
It is a pet peeve of mine (pun intended) and practice to give cashiers extra coins with the paper money just to see if they can count. Most can't count and don't seem to know enough to even embarrassed.
I like to see young workers active, learning the art of work itself, and making something of themselves. The other day I went to get my favorite gut bomb and met a young man with funky hair and weird things in his ears and nose. Best service I've had in years. Ok. I drifted…
…even be embarrassed.
But obviously is a little weak on the math side.
Making change is so easy…if you can count. I'm not a "math" person & I learned at my first job-before NCR did the math for you.
New York Yankees will pay for the education for one of the policeman's kids education. Just mentioned on Fox.
Yankees have always had this fund for the kids of the NYPD fallen, though it was nice to see it announced among the tragic headlines this past weekend.
Now the anti-police mob wants the Yankees to pay for Eric Garner's kids' education. Sickos just don't get it.
I was unaware of the request for Garner's kids.
Garner's children — seems to me like LeBron James (?) or perhaps the Notre Dame Girls Basket ball team — all of whom sport the I Can't Breathe Tees — can pay for Garner's children.
Fox was comparing o's response (non-response) to N. Korea with his Red Line comment regarding Syria. That was on Fox.
Enjoy your well deserved break and peace be with you and yours.
"i have no sympathy for the nypd officers who were murdered today," Khadijah Lynch, a junior and an Undergraduate Department Representative in the African and Afro-American Studies Department, wrote on Twitter. SNIP
Brandeis University: anti-cop and anti-Semitic.
Before I leave. Quickcomment. He is disgraceful.
You aren't implying that the University as a whole holds this ignorant and childish view, are you?
I will. Brandeis has become a cesspool for the BDS movement as well.
Speaking of BDS, Sweden's new minister of housing was on the Mavi Marmara during the blockade.
Kaplan has also stated that young European Muslims who are joining the "Islamic State" [IS] in Syria and Iraq are nothing to worry about, and are just similar to Swedish fighters who joined the Finns in WW2 to fight the Soviet Union. He has also claimed at the same time that the main reason young European Muslims are joining the Islamic State is "Western Islamophobia." SNIP
Read about more of the anti-Western, pro-Islam ministers in Sweden.
In just two moths, this government fell — new elections take place this March — but not before bestowing on the people of Sweden a second measure , far less publicized, and that will come into effect this Christmas. The new measure is designed to make it easier to prosecute those who offend immigrants, immigration policies, LGBT people and politicians online. SNIP
Europe: Nazis in the 20th century and muslims in the 21st give or take since they were aligned with the muftis in the 1930's.
When I talk about politics and Islam IRL, I make sure to bring up Amin el-Husseini, his friendship with Hitler and the 13th Waffen Mountain Division.
You make me look things up. I didn't know about BDS. I thought it was some texting phrase.
It's an umbrella for various Palestinian groups.
It's an umbrella group for the destruction of Israel.
Thanks all.
You don't remember the threads about BDS over at the green ball blog?
MM, I've never been to the green ball blog. This is the only site I post comments on.
She means Little Green Footballs, where she apparently no longer posts for some reason.
It's the latest Kristallnacht.
x2 So have many other Universities. If schools, institutions, religions, groups etc. do not want to be branded as such they better start standing up.
You don't believe that they don't?
She resigned, probably made to resign.
I'm glad that Mael outed that hateful bitch.
I just saw this on Fox. Sorry I did not catch the man's name.
103 yr old golfer becomes oldest person to record a hole in one!
Thought I would share good story before I go X-mas shopping. :)
Saw that, very inspiring. Let's hope that wasn't the last thing on his "bucket list".
Lee, be safe out there shopping.
i just got back. Went to a regular store. Went to Wolly World. Got Gas, stopped for a quick bite to eat. Realized I left my Gas cap at the gas station. Went to auto place got a new gas cap (With a lock). Same time a man was buying a battery for the (lock clicker thing). I decided to buy one, because I needed one as well. A fine citizen gave me his battery, because two came in the pack.
Please don't tease me about the name (lock clicker thing). :)
Thanks for the be safe wish.
I promise Lee that I will not tease you about the lock clicker thing.
The remote?
When Anthony Weiner's mayoral candidacy became untenable, the Clintons switched their allegiance to De Commio. I wonder if she is still expecting him to be a big asset to her in NY?
When you put politics before your community/country, may you reap the backlash Hilly ;)
Not many people remember the DeBalsio campaign, but he did run on special interest dreck, like ending police violence or something.
With hopes these young officers did not die in vain, if only to clean up the morally toxic environment ObamaHolderDeBlasioSharpton have created in our country.
I'm sorry, but the words "Anthony Weiner" and "big asset" in the same post gave me a fit of giggles.
Big bird = big asset, I am assuming.
There's a big wing and big hand joke in there somewhere.
Let's agree to stay away from the Little Weiner jokes.
"His reason for shooting the officer was he 'felt like a caged rat.' Well, he's going back to prison and he can be a caged rat in prison because that's where he belongs," Gualtieri said. SNIP
I hope Parilla feels like a fried rat one day.
The animal that murdered Officer Charles Kondek left six children without a father. The animal should be fried, boiled, roasted, quartered, tarred and feathered.
Don't hold back, Sadie. Tell us how you really feel.
Actually, no. When it comes to ways to die, an alkali bath is probably the worst way to go.
The following description is from enlightenlists.com, and be warned: it's not for the squeamish.
You have probably heard of an acid bath, but an alkali bath is the other end of the scale, and more than forty times as painful as an acid bath. Basically, you get the sensation of being burned alive, but your brain will continue working longer so you will feel every single burning pain that happens to your body. When you enter the Alkali bath, and your flesh begins to dissolve the pain will be intense, like being skinned alive, but then the inner layer of the skin starts to dissolve and that's where the real pain begins. Add to that the alkalosis overexciting your nerves, causing them to become inflamed and the convulsions that will soon follow, and you have what is probably the most painful way to die.
Drawn and quartered. Charge admission and give the proceeds to the family.
Oh, please, you guys…this is completely not adding…
Lena's little sister:
cops' lives are worth no more than anyone else's. or, rather, all lives are more important than worth.
Yeah, right. If her sister were gunned down in an ambush she would just shrug and say "oh well". /s
No, she would be going to the police, insisting they find and bring the killer to justice. There would be hand-wringing, tears and shouts of unfairness, of inhumanity.
For that matter, if she was knocked down while walking on the sidewalk, kicked, then had her purse stolen, she would insist that the very people she seems to hate come to her rescue.
Hypocrites, all.
A liberal is someone who's never been mugged.
Or like that trust fund collegeboy a month ago…stating his 'mugging was ok, the poor guy has nothing & I've been privileged all my life…'
I remember that! Being socially conscious is one thing, but marinating oneself in guilt is beyond bizarre–it's almost suicidal.
The lack of human compassion for the deaths of two men is an appalling and frightening insight into the minds of the protesters.
None of the incidents they are protesting was an execution: the two Black men were not peacefully sitting in a car and then ambushed by a man in "blue" for any reason.
Who among us didn't shake their head at the arrogant stupidity of the two Black men that caused their ultimate deaths, and feel sympathy for their familes? Yet, the people who claim to be concerned about whether their deaths "matter", are giving no concern to the deaths of two uninvolved men – killed as some kind of revenge.
The racist chanters still believe the lies and make the lies their reason to protest. Even the MSM still calls the death of the NYC man a result of a "choke-hold" , but that's not how he died. No one performed a choke-hold on him during the attempt to arrest him.
"hands up, don't shoot" is another lie, a narrative of the incident that never happened.
Am I the only one who thinks the "shrine" which has grown at the site of the two policemen's deaths is smaller than would have been expected? Sad.
I don't recall a shrine where Brown was killed. Just a bunch of ashes.
I wasn't comparing it with any for Brown. Maybe I just have in mind the shrines that pop up for celebrities.
You should see the ones along roadsides here where people die in car crashes! In other states, Progs would be pitching fits over all the crosses.
Yes, I do. I also live in flyover country.
I love fly-over country.
I agree. There have been sporadic neighborhood visits with well wishes and thanks to precincts I hear.
On the whole I am disturbed at the lack of outrage at these murders, and discouraged about how many talking heads and politicos are contorting themselves to not support the murders but not blame those who should rightfully be blamed — Obama, Holder, Sharpton, deBlasio —
And Juan Williams still disgusts me in his dishonesty. The mayor and the protesters didn't have anything to do with this.
That's it. I haven't seen any pro-police demonstrations. Is this still the silent majority?
Agree it was not a chokehold–not like Sheriff Joe's people applied to some guy who died out here…And he died somewhat later…but still you know what people say, "Too good to check." That idea is now ruling the press.
Charlie Brown goes jihadi for Christmas.
I see Fox has shunned the probability that Ismaaiyl Abdullah Brinsley was a Muslim. They're now espousing the notion that he was mentally ill. Their puppet-master in Riyadh must've spoken to Rupert.
While I think this administration will go way out of its way to avoid calling a terror attack a terror attack, I do think in this instance Brinsley was motivated more by black "grievance" against the police and the fomented anger whipped up by the agitators rather than by religion.
That's probably the main motivation, but being a black Muslim is all about hating the cops.
And, whitey and the Jews.
Apparently Hispanics and Asians too.
But he did not express this, Mandy–that is what Juilie meant.
"blame whitey & Jews"
-Did you qoute Sharpton and Jesse Jackson…?
I was channeling them.
But I'm sorry to see Fox fall into that trap of turning the perp into the victim because of his difficult childhood and mental illness.
He wasn't legally insane. What he did took planning. And, his fleeing showed consciousness of guilt.
He was just another Muslim thug who happened to be black.
We don't get Fox anymore, (we have Dish), and I can honestly say I really don't miss it.
It was becoming too middle of the road for me anyway with the likes of Juan Williams, The Five (Beckel), and Geraldo.
My go to is the internet and Newsmax, and radio.
You'll probably get it again once Dish and Fox figure out their compromise.
Unless something's happening, I rarely watch it after F&F is over. At least it's better than the moronic Commies on MSNBC and CNN.
Well, just gotta say MoJoe is about ten times better than F&F with the happy talk and sprayed thighs–try it sometime…Not a "commie," as you repeatedly say, to be seen…
I like sprayed thighs on pin-ups… Not news readers/so-called "reporters"
MoJoe is rather unwatchable knowing what lefty slant/view-points they are spewing. BTW has Mika developed any braincells? She is so cluelss & stuck-up…
My morning show is: Imus in the Morning :-)
So you've said and your comment indicates you have not really watched MoJoe. So we are at an impasse.
I stopped watching MoJoe years ago. The guests were way too biased & Mika was shallow, stuck-up & annoying as all hell.
I havent turned on MSNBC in 8+ years.
Ditto on the Mika comment. I can't take watching her or listening to her in the morning. No thanks.
Aw, you guys are hard on Frowny Face–she is funny to watch! Gene Robinson with his cloggy voice and utterly predictable stances–I could live without.
Right now on the channel that Fox was on we get Glenn Beck.
I like The Blaze, but I can't handle Beck. After that video of those fake tears came out…
Dana !
No. I saw the video of his fake tears years ago.
Just as I predicted on Fri. The NYT and CNN are both excusing this killer on grounds of insanity. Ashley Banfield (CNN) is beside herself – I would love to see her medical degree.
Quoting Michael Savage: Liberalism is a mental disease! Truer words were never spoken.
What I don't see being covered–and this is for Mandy as well as Girly–is Brinsley's membership in the Black Family Guerilla, a far left group which advocates the overthrow of the US government with a connection to Bill Ayer's Weather Underground.
I don't know if he was a full-fledged member but, from what I've seen, he had ties to it.
Mandy I heard them discuss that over the weekend on Fox. Did not hear it all this morning while they were discussing the whole issue.
I picked that up this morning on the Chris Plante show. It's not completely proven yet, but the suspicion is out there. Here are the allies of this Black Family Guerrilla gang:
Nuestra Familia,Bloods,Crips,Black Liberation Army, Latin Kings Symbionese Liberation Army, Weather Underground, Black P. Stones,Gangster Disciples, Black Disciples,United Blood Nation, La Raza Nation ,KUMI 415, D.C. Blacks, TAP Boyz, Nortenos and Wah Ching
Nice, eh?
This is a better site–
And that idiot in the White House just opened the doors for more gangsters.
Well, Obama, Columbia University and Bill Ayers go way back.
Nah. Just a guy who lived in his neighborhood.
Yep he did. And it was not an accident on his part.
Obama and his imaginary sons, Trayvon, Michael and Eric, built this …
Pretty much how the rabid feminists are taking women back to the 50's. I'm guessing Obama's only supporters now are the professional agitators.
Unfortunately, they get ink way out of proportion to their numbers.
Don't forget the Castro brothers and the Barack-a-Claus multi-billion $$$ bail-out!
One of my favorite Christmas break traditions is that of the random nap.
~bourbon helps ;-)
I suppose it's 5:00 p.m. somewhere.
LOL. The First Oppressed Couple! We should refer to them that way from now on. Or the FOC Obamas.
That was meant for Brando. @#$%^&*(#$%@#$%^&*)(*!!!!!)
just plain FOCO works
The Extraordinary Life of Barack Obama's Imaginary Son
OK… please explain:
So North Korea threatens to blow-up the White House, etc. and the US Govt does nothing…?
But if I say a nasty remark about Dear Leader Obama the NSA, DOJ & DHS will come down on me with fury and no mercy…?
Have you heard that FCMABBHO now says what North Korea did was cyber vandalism?
Im watching FNC (3:25pm EST) with that not so smart Harris Faulkner (she has clueless doll eyes) and they are saying N.Korea's international internet was "cut off"… but Obama/US Govt wont say anything.
If todays US Govt had any balls they would say: 'yes, N.Korea we cut your internet…what are you going to do…?'
But, refusing to admit it drives him even nuttier.
I am reading that now on http://www.foxnews.com
States N. Korea was experiencing widespread internet outages on Monday, and one expert said the Country's online access was "totally down." WH declined to comment Monday, State Departmen Marie Harf told reporters that of the federal government responses, "some will be seen, some may not be seen.
If the government had any balls they would go after the source — China and deal with that.
But Obama is a coward and a liar.
I think there is something like 1300 – 1700 new troops being deployed to Iraq. And anybody know about the Ebola troops or did they fall into the black hole where the military languishes while the WH and the Pentagon and the various sycophants get their sh*t together.
I saw the blonde State Dept bimbo make a statement about Nork. Ridiculous.
And I am serious about this — where the heck is Dennis Rodman on this — he was all over the media when he went and became BFF with what's his name — and now crickets. He didn't even offer to go and try and work this out. I know how stupid this sounds, but in some odd way that fact that he a ghost on this is so odd.
Prob in rehab.
Speaking of the military, did the US shoot down MH370?
It states a former airline boss and writer claims the U.S. downed it, because the military feared it had been taken over by hackers and
use it in a terrible way.
I have not seen this anywhere else.
I can see us shooting it down if it was unresponsive and flying low near Diego Garcia, but I don't think I buy this guy's story. Perhaps he's writing a book about it.
I would need to see or hear a little more facts as well.
Lots more facts.
This hour: NYC Mayer and Police Commisioner to speak live.
De Commio is calling for an end to the protests until the police officers are buried. After that, I guess it's back to business as usual.
I agree.
…Im waiting for the pro-NYPD protests.
I will be there with my NYPD t-shirt & hat.
I hope there will be protests. I saw a Jets player (white guy) wearing an NYPD hat during his game.
I did see that as well. I forgot to mention.
I do not think they will show that very many times.
Perhaps at the funerals or later at the cemeterys.
And no, I do not put this past these leftists who are ripping at the fabric of our country's foundations.
Didja' have fun shopping?
:) I wrote about it on this thread a little while ago. Yes it was fun.
My advise, slow down and don't forget the gas cap at the station.
Oops. I've done that before.
Breaking…NK's internet down…is this us? Will anyone notice?
WH declinced to comment.
I thought I heard commissioner state mayor and him both met with the family.
Mayor said that night was painful for all of us. We went to each famlies home. The policemans kids reminded him of his own. We let them know they were part of a larger family. Every New Yorker needs to think of these families. Put aside protest till after funerals. We can't let this happen when we can do something about it. Anyone sees somthing needs to say something in social society age. This was attack on all of us. Ask everyone to remember the season, and put famlies first. They announced funeral for Mr. Ramos for 12-26. Commisioner just stated they are working on bringing family members to this Country for policeman Liu.
He tried to commint suicide a year ago. Put anti government stuff on his instagram. Talked about two men the protest had to due with. Found his phone. Profile quiet scary. Girlfriend had never seen him with a gun before. Showed tape of him walking around that day with a bag. Asked people to contact him if they reconize video. Seeking community with this very important investigation. Have a gap in his movments from 12:30 to 2:30. Troubled man anti govt. anti police.
We believe he acted alone.
They keep saying the word troubled. That is not the word I would use.
I wonder how many more trips Sharpton will make to the WH? But I shouldn't really. Obama never backs down but doubles down. Still, the warm fuzzy photos of Obama and Sharpton, Holder and Sharpton, and De Blasio and Sharpton are all out there. They can't hide the relationship even if they want to.
…dont forget that commie DeBlasio also warned his black son not to 'trust' the police…
I just came back in the room. I had to walk away from the TV a moment. Did anyone hear the mayor say he was wrong?
I did hear him mention we need to move away from anger and hatred.
Wow. That line could have been stated weeks ago. sarc.
As a former cop just said on Fox, the real De Blasio emerged during questioning by the press after his prepared remarks. He's a disgrace.
Several comments were pathetic.
Mayor blaming media for portraying majority of protesters as violent. Then talks about how he's always been supportive of the police, blah blah blah blah. What a two-faced jerk.
The media were to blame for Eric Linsker's throwing a garbage can at the cops and for the rest of the mayhem on and hear the Brooklyn Bridge?
The policemans kids reminded him of his own
Unlikely Comrade deBlasio– your kids are indoctrinated to fear and possibly hate the Lieu and Ramos' kids fathers.
RIP, Joe Cocker.
Sorry Mandy I was watching him sing at Woodstock. Didn't see your comment.
I promise I will not sing again on site here.
Joe Cocker died age 70′
With a little help from my friends.
Hundreds lined up today for their drivers licenses.
They will expire in 2 years, and will have to reapply than.
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Krauthammer made the point — and it is the point — that race was injected cynically and horribly into Ferguson, and NYC incident — when it should have been and is about reform, the relationship of grand jurys to prosecutors and so forth.
And he did not say, but I took away from that that Obama, Sharpton, Holder and deBlasio then bastardized this into a racial issue. And Obama is most culpable of all because he endorsed, promoted Al Sharpton and more especially left him "in charge" while Obama went off to Hawaii. And I hope that he rues that day that he annointed Al Sharpton.
On our walk today my husband commented that Obama is always so damn lucky with his timing. He will miss the big wave of anger and not have to respond to it.
There must be some grand secret design to this racial unrest they want to happen. It won't benefit MrO, he's on his way out of office, so what is it?
Racial conflict won't help the Dems, won't hurt the Repubs, so what?
I'm mystifed.
I am worried everyday regarding what that may be.
One might say the fundamental transformation of America, which necessitates its destruction.
Helter Skelter.
Charlie must be so proud.
I know Obama is placing all sorts of undesirables in the bureaucracy whom the next Republican will not be able to oust, and I'm sure that goes for many of his regulations and fiats as well.
Exactly he will reappear as some freaky sea nymph from Hawaii or something — all agog at what has transpired in his absence.
Although he does have this Racial Task Force which has 90 days to come up with recommendations to do "whatever". Obama has already indicated his impatience with this amount of time.
Obama will be gone…but will not remain silent. He will always be in front of the cameras – inciting race wars and dividing the country. We ain't seen nuthin' yet!
Well, there is at least one college that is not in the pockets of the crazy leftists: Bowdoin College is going to give PO Ramos's son a free ride. He is already a sophomore there.
These are kind and generous gestures, but only if the son can overcome his grief and return to school.
I pray that all of the loved ones of those killed find peace, but it could take a long time and may never come.
Yeah, in my opinion, closure never happens.
There's a DC sports connection to Bowdoin. Joe Beninati, TV play by play man for the Washington Capitals, is an alumnus of Bowdoin College. Played lacrosse, and still holds the school record for saves in a season by a goalie.
Say what you will about George Bush but everytime he reaches out to the community he does so without fanfare and apparently clearly enjoys the giving.
Thanks for the clip. I hope the msm show this as well. Everyone could use some good news. Taking the time for others.
naaaa.. you know we won't see it unless it's media outlets outside of the US .. well maybe Texas.
Reason.com is a site for libertarians — all rooting for Rand Paul as their big chance. From time to time I go over there to see if I can get a read on "libertarians" and their positions. I find it confusing and not convincing.
The last few days, no matter how good the writing might be or "logical" the case might be presented, they are truly as nuts as both of the Pauls — down on the police and looking for the unicorns of reform. It's pathetic and I am no longer interested in libertarians — people say the lean left and vote right. They have looked pretty solidly left to me for quite some time now.
Republicans count on them in their big tent — big problems. Remember Greg Ormand –yeah, funding from big Dems.
I am always confused by Reason too although I don't go there very often. If WHD had a poll today of choosing between Rand Paul and Marco Rubio, I would have no problem picking Rubio. But I don't think Rand Paul is going anywhere in the primaries.
I hope you are right about Rand Paul — he is spinning like a top. He is looking very irresponsible and reactive to me.
I gave Reason a good shot and occasionally I give The Independents on Fox Business a look. But they careen off the liberal cliff every single time.
And it's not a matter of liberal vs conservative so much — as it is — sometimes what they say, their viewpoint, their "solutions" are so out there. Plus I think they are intellectually dishonest. Stand up for what you believe — but they pick and choose — and ultimately stand for nothing that doesn't change. Oh well. A little rant.
Alan Colmes and all liberals who are saying "crazy" guy murderer — can't blame Al, deBlasio, protests etc. Typical leftists and liberals — never ever do they own their bad actors. They always blame something or someone else. Just like Obama does as a kneejerk answer.
They are blaming guns. The NAACP is one example.
There will be lots of scapegoats and strawmen….
Ah. The Repuplican Establisment kingmakers. Never disappoint.
"Shove your future backlash into your most available orifice."
Greg Gutfield to the liberals looking for escape routes for their role in this — part of summation while hosting OReilly.
It was excellent. And the above phrase just grabbed my attention — for what it was and the way it delivered. In another setting it would have been funny — tonight it was dead serious.
Dish has blocked Fox but I will find this on the web tomorrow. I love Greg Gutfeld.
Worth the effort.
Me too. He doesn't mince words.
I've been reading the discussion here about Fox and Dish, and I hope it is not something more than a dispute about money. Dish is a huge contributor to the Democrats who, I am sure, would like to see public access to Fox diminished.
It's not–all money.
Dish was also, last I heard, dumping CSN Mid-Atlantic, so if you like non-football-or-baseball sports in the DC-Baltimore area (Wizards, Capitals, United, local colleges), Dish evidently doesn't want your business.
So it's not just Fox News: Dish is REALLY trimming its lineup.
I watched part of the show, but missed that!
It was the wrap at the end. It was pretty awesome — a word I never used.
Wasn't that great? I was glad Gutfeld was on, but O'Reilly phoned it in and he was good too. I'm glad he called for the resignation of De Blasio.
I was in and out, but heard the end of Bill which was good and most of Greg.
Don't know about Mary Katherine — she's been drifting left for so long she might as well be a Dem. But she hangs at Hot Air — so …
I wish they would not pair her with Juan…ugh. So predictable. She is not a Dem!
I do like Gutfeld's drollness…and I DVR the Sat show to watch Sun AM. But he can get a little smug…maybe with reason…but it can get old…
Obama unleashes Sharpton and Comrade Bill — they unleash mob using the racism meme to go after law and order and law enforcement and tear down institutions and authority.
That whole unleashing thing — at a certain point — the mob stops listening — Sharpton overstepped –Comrade Bill tried to pull back and the mob, their groupies, seem to be having none of it.
And so it always always goes.
I've been wondering about HRC. She seems to be in hiding. About two weeks from now when she knows which way the wind is blowing, she will probably come out with a safe statement. This is what she would do every time there would be a crisis, if, God forbid, she became President.
Good point — she would hide in a crisis. Pretty much I think that is what she did at State — the one time she did not hide was when she did that ridiculous sit down when Bill the Dog was accused of all kinds of things — and that's a whole other thing.
Typical politician — lie low watch the wind blowing.
Isn't it interesting how many members of Congress are not commenting about supporting the police. These guys are taking their vacations seriously. The country on hold…..
God forbid, she became President
Well, we can't be sure God is on the case, so we better start building up some Repubican and quit chipping away…
We have to find one first.
Unbelievable that this lazy PO(t)(u)Shardly ever shows up in the Oval Office before 10am, yet on vacation on a rainy Monday morning he's out the door before 8:30 am to go "work out". It must be because he's so anxious to get the hell away from Moochelle. As far as "working out", how can someone who allegedly works out every morning be so damn scrawny?
President signs disaster declaration before workout
President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for a snow storm in upstate New York, before going on his usual morning workout on a rainy Monday morning at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
The president's motorcade left the compound under rainy skies and arrived at the gym at the base at about 8:30 a.m. Monday.
The rain eased as the motorcade left the base at 9:48 a.m. and returned to the Obama family's rental home in Kailua. Despite light showers, a few people stood along the road and waved and took pictures of the passing motorcade.
Agree–he does not seem to be building muscle…mayb light wts, many reps. Remember his little 5-lb bell?
Yes, that funny video clip came to mind:
From the same article, the boring Obamas went to one of their favorite high end restaurants on Sunday night. They go there everyyear, with the same friends, usually sans kids (some "family vacation"):
The president also went out to dinner with friends and family Sunday night at Morimoto Waikiki, a Japanese restaurant created by Masaharu Morimoto of "Iron Chef." It is one of their favorite dining spots on the island of Oahu and dinner there has become a vacation staple for them.
Earlier in the day, Obama played golf with friends at the Kaneohe Klipper course on the Marine base. Joining him on the clear, sunny day were Joe Paulsen, Preston Heard and Bobby Titcomb, the White House said. The round of golf lasted less than three hours.
Obama followed up golfing by joining his family and friends at Bellows Air Force Base beach, the White House said. As the motorcade pulled into the air station, it passed an outdoor barbecue chicken stand, where some onlookers waved and snapped photos.
So far, it seems he's spent more time with Bobby Titcomb the prostitute patron, than he has with Moochelle and the kids on this vacation. As usual for the Hawaiian vacations, and even the Martha's Vineyard vacations, he can't even spend a full day with the wife and kids. He has to play golf with his pals first.
I saw a photo of him bowling. Maybe the Daily Mail will have photos tomorrow.
UNbelievable – he did not go bowling with the kids, but with his buddies!
President Obama's Hawaii Vacation: Day 3
How President Barack Obama spent the third day of his holiday vacation in Hawaii on Monday:
EXERCISE: Obama arrived at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay for a gym workout on a rainy morning. The island of Oahu was under a flood advisory, with heavy showers over the windward part of the island.
HOMEBODY: The rain eased as Obama's motorcade left the base and returned to the family's rental home in Kailua. Despite light showers, a few people stood along the road and waved and took pictures of the passing motorcade. A hand-painted sign near the security checkpoint entrance in the neighborhood read "Aloha Obama Ohana," using the Hawaiian word for family.
BOWLING: The motorcade returned Monday afternoon to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, where Obama went bowling with friends Bobby Titcomb, Joe Paulsen, Greg Orme, Abigail Orme, Greg Heard and Pete Souza.
Like I said, some "family vacation"!! He and his pals can't play golf due to the rain so they go bowling instead. Anything to get away from Mooch and the kids.
Interesting, it looks like one of the wives joined them. Not Moochelle, though. And, yet again, Bobby Titcomb. Three days in a row!
That is so disgusting. And since when does he golf in under 3 hours? …or a billion dollar oceanfront vacation rental doesn't have any workout equipment? Phony fake family.
The weather BLOWS right now LOL!!!!
I questioned the three hour golf time also because it's usually double that. But, then I saw that he met up with the family at the beach, so that explains why he had to cut it short. Heaven forbid he spend a full day with the family. He does the same thing in Martha's Vineyard, just a couple of hours with the family at the beach, the same day he plays golf.
As far as the weather, I hate to wish bad weather on you, Island Girl but I have to admit I did laugh when I saw this on the front page:
I agree about the exercise equipment at the multi-million dollar beach front house. Surely, they have adequate exercise equipment, or King Obama could have some brought in. No, he likes the idea of "escaping" from Mooch and the kids. He probably doesn't even exercise there. I bet he goes there to smoke…
No beach access or proximity to a beach at that fancy schmancy rental?
It's right on the beach, which they shut down except for pedestrian traffic, even if you go broke trying to earn a living just to live there. Just got to flex his minuscule muscles to let the world know he is wasting our hard earned money and as pointed out by Snark.Esq, escape the family and SMOKE and God knows what else.
Great reporting!!
Bring on the nasty weather! We have a big fire going on at the beach a few towns over, allegedly crackhead induced. Wash away the filth!
His family is a prop, plain and simple.
I wonder if they'll live in separate residences (states, really) after leaving the White House, like Bill and Hill.
He can pound down the raw seafood all he wants–yick in my not so humble. And rain–oh boo hoo.
What a creep. Not only does he make the SS serve during their long holiday vacations now he has to use military beaches and military golf courses.
L'etat c'est moi.
Ha, I just finished saying something like that to my husband. It's disgusting this PO(t)(u)S uses the Marine base as his own personal country club every year. He works out there, plays golf there, uses their beach, and goes bowling there.
Oh, I forgot one. I think the base is also where he plays basketball.
I thought he wimped out on BB since someone clocked him in the face…I bet it was really bec those 50something knees are going.
Oh yeah, that's right. He doesn't play basketball anymore. Yes, probbaly the knees. He was never any good at basketball anyway.
Evil dirtbags.
Also, I just read this:
But the Rev. Al Sharpton, a de Blasio ally, and other protest leaders said Monday they would not heed the mayor's call to suspend demonstrations.
De Blasio said he would be willing to meet with the union leaders but angrily suggested their ire was fanned by media exaggeration of anti-NYPD sentiment among protesters.
Bratton said a viewing for Ramos would be held on Friday at a Queens church, followed by a funeral the next day. Officials are working to obtain travel documents for some of Liu's family in China; a funeral will be scheduled after they arrive in the United States.
De Blasio said he would attend both funerals.
I did my very best to listen to the entire PC yesterday. I could not stand listening to the mayor very long.
The last words I wrote down was when he stated move away from anger and hatred.
This is at least as fascinating as a bad coffee pot. Since this is an open thread, I am back to my save the albino kids in Africa thing…check out http://www.savealbinochildren.org. No, we can't save the world–but maybe a few kids who will otherwise be chopped up for witchcraft ceremonies. I first learned of this from the Univ of Wisc magazine, some professor and his family have set up a compound where albino kids can be guarded by armed guards so they are not slaughtered. Not a big fancy deal like the Red Cross–rather humble, in fact.
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Introduction: 3x3x3 LED Cube With Bluetooth (Android)
This is a guide to make your own 3x3x3 Bluetooth controlled LED cube
It all started about 2 years ago when i was in 7th Grade when I joined an electronics workshop where I was introduced to basic electronics like what is resistor, capacitor, diode, how to solder and other stuff and I started my first few electronics projects like a light sensitive switch, clap switch, etc. Then after some time I heard about Arduino. I was told that this is an amazing platform from which I could take my projects to a whole new level. I then started exploring about Arduino through internet I didn't join any class, my only source of learning about Arduino was through googling and when I was familiar with it I brought my first Arduino. This changed how I used to look at electronics and made my first few Arduino projects.
I liked the concept of LED cubes and wanted to make one. To begin I made a 2x2x2 LED cube then I thought that it was boring that the cube isn't in your control it runs the same program again and again. So I decided to make a 3x3x3 LED cube with Bluetooth.
I thought of writing an instructable about it but that's when I saw chr's instructable and I was inspired by the amount of detail he gave in his instructable so this is also a detailed instructable about a smartphone app controlled 3x3x3 LED cube.
So in this instructable I will teach you how to build this amazing project.
Step 1: Intentions
This is a very crucial step as you should always know the intention of making this project and never give up or leave the project half way. People take up projects as they like to make things, want to explore Arduino and electronics or have it as an assignment in school or office. So think about it and then move on.
Step 2: Skills
For this project there are few things you should know such
· Basic electronics
· Soldering
· Programming (In Arduino IDE)
Step 3: Components and Tools
These are the things you will require for this project-
- Arduino Uno
- Arduino cable
- Bluetooth module HC05
- 27 LEDs
- Prototyping board with copper dots
- Wire 3 meter
- Resistor 15 ohm
- Resistor 2.2k ohm
- Resistor 4.7k ohm
- Plastic rectangular container
- Header pins
- Heat shrink tubing (you could use hot glue as an alternative like me
- Soldering iron
- Wire cutter
- Drill machine
- Hot Glue
- Sand paper
Step 4: Get the Components
You may buy Arduino UNO from Spark-fun or Digi-Key or from
original Arduino site.
And you will get genuine boards but the disadvantage is their cost. I recommend getting Arduino clones instead, they function properly as the main microcontroller (ATmega328p) for both the original and clone is the same. You can buy LEDs, resistors, and other parts from local electronics store for cheap or online.
Step 5: What Is a LED Cube?
A LED cube is a three dimensional arrangement of LEDs. Think of it as many LED matrixes stacked one above the other forming a cuboidal structure. It enables you to see in three dimensions and get some depth perception.
Every LED is individually controlled, so you can show amazing patterns on the cube.
You can get creative and make your own patterns.
Step 6: How a LED Cube Works?
LED Cubes are much more complex than LED matrixes. In a 5x5 LED matrix there are 25 LEDs in total whereas in a 5x5x5 LED cube there are 125 LEDs which are to be individually controlled, hence it gets even more complex with bigger cubes and if you want it to be RGB then it gets worse that is 3x 5x5x5 = 375 LEDs! No microcontroller has this many IO pins.
So we use the technic of multiplexing. You know that a LED should be provided positive voltage at one pin and negative voltage at the other. So we divide the cube into layers and columns (see in the picture) and connect all cathodes of a layer and anodes of a column.
Then we turn on one layer and by turning on the columns to make the required LEDs glow in that layer and then move to the next layer and so on.
This happens so fast that our eyes don't see the layers turning on and off. So we see an image on the cube. You can see this video from Great Scott to learn more about multiplexing.
Step 7: Why 3x3x3?
You might be thinking why I am making a 3x3x3 LED and why not any other size, the main reason for this is that 3x3x3 is the largest possible size of cube you can make if you want to add Bluetooth to it without making the project more complex by using Shift Registers (https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/digital/chpt-12/introduction-to-shift-registers/) as Arduino UNO/Nano/pro mini/ has 14 digital + 6 analog = 20 IO pins and a 3x3x3 LED cube requires 9 columns + 3 layers = 12 IO pins and we need two more for the HC 05 Bluetooth module (Tx and Rx) totaling to 14 IO pins.
The 3x3x3 LED cube also has some advantages compared to other sizes –
· For this cube you need not worry about power consumption or dissipation.
· Low Power supply demand.
· We don't need any switching electronics like transistors for this cube.
· We need lesser logic terminals so we don't need shift registers or anything like that.
· More pins are available for additional components.
Step 8: LEDs!
LEDs are basically diodes which emit light when its forward voltage is applied and that's why they are called LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes :), so when we apply positive voltage at its anode (+) and negative voltage at its cathode (-) it lights up.
LEDs come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. For this project you can choose any colour of your choice or make different layers with different colours (I haven't tried it yet but you can :D)
A 5mm or 3mm (diameter) LED would work fine as a bigger one will make it difficult to see the whole cube and the LEDs inside.
Those square LEDs would look nice, but you will face some problems while making a jig with square holes. Instead it's easy to just drill with a 5mm or 3mm drill bit for round LEDs.
I strongly recommend a diffused (cloudy) LED rather than a clear one as a diffused LED spreads light evenly and the clear one throws almost all light at top, but both work fine.
This project technically needs only 27 LEDs but I have got 30 of them just for mistakes :D. So I have used 30 clear 5mm green LED.
Step 9: Check All the LEDs
Now check all the LEDs with a 5v power supply and a resistor (100 ohms) to be sure that they all light up at the same brightness and there is no faulty piece as you probably wouldn't want to replace a LED after you have made the whole cube.
It is totally worth spending some time checking the LEDs as I found some faulty ones and removed them earlier.
You can also use those 3v button cells (CR032) as a power source.
Step 10: Sand the LEDs
If you are lazy or have diffused (or cloudy) LEDs then you can ignore this sanding process. Sand all the 27 LEDs with a sandpaper (we used a 150 grit sandpaper) from top and sides to spread the light evenly. Since I didn't had diffused LEDs, I sanded all the LEDs to give them this diffused effect so they can spread light more evenly.
You can see the difference in the brightness of the clear and diffused LEDs.
Be careful don't sand the LED too much or it will change its shape to a conical LED.
Step 11: Decide the Size of Your Cube
This is the spacing you want between your LEDs. I made my cube in such a way that there is a gap of 1 inch between 2 LEDs (see the picture).
The gap between 2 layers is as important as the gap between 2 LEDs of the same layer. Equal gaps make the cube look like a cube rather than a cuboid, the distance between 2 LEDs of x axis and y axis should be same as this makes the cube symmetrical.
While deciding the spacing you should keep in mind the size of the LED's pins, making the gap too wide and the pins of the LEDs won't reach other LED's pins and you will have to use connecting wires in between.
So I decided to make the cube with 1 inch spacing.
Step 12: Make a Jig
Soldering all the LEDs in mid-air would make the LED cube in a weird shape, so you need to make a jig where you can solder the LEDs on it to create a layer.
I had this (see in the picture) jig which was made for a 4x4x4 LED Cube laying around, so I utilized it for this project. This jig was made from a piece of plywood I had in my home.
Make a 3x3 grid with 1 inch spacing (see in the picture) and mark the points where we need to drill the holes and then make a small dent on the point so that the drill doesn't slip and then you can drill holes on the points we just marked with a 5mm drill bit (use 3mm bit if you have 3mm LEDS).
It isn't mandatory to drill holes on a piece of wood, you can mark holes on a cardboard and punch them use sun board instead of wood or use something else.
Step 13: Bend the Pins of the LEDs
This step will help you solder the common anodes (+) of LEDs in a column. You have to bend the anode pin (longer pin) of the LED away from the cathode pin at a right angle (see the picture).
Now again bend the pin straight in the opposite direction leaving a 1mm gap approximately making it parallel to the other pin, like a Z-bend (see in the picture).
This will shift the anode pin of the LED towards the outer edge making it easy to solder the layers together.
Now repeat this for all the 27 LEDs.
Step 14: Soldering Tips
You need to be careful while soldering as you will need to solder very close to the LEDs as if you heat a LED too much then it may get damage.
These are the basic thing you need for soldering-
·Soldering iron or even better a soldering station (I used a bevel tip)
·Soldering sponge or you could use a steel wool like me to clean your iron, it's very cheap.
·Solder (I recommend getting a flux core solder)
·Isopropyl alcohol (or just get some sprit from a medical store, it contains isopropyl alcohol)
·Helping hands (it is a nice tool for holding electronic components as they get really hot while soldering)
Make sure your soldering iron is clean. I recommend getting a flux core solder as it makes soldering easy.
Firstly tin the tip of your soldering iron, and then apply some flux where you want to solder, then just touch the part you want to solder with the side of your iron then just put a little solder.
Now clean the area where you just soldered with isopropyl alcohol and also the tip of your soldering iron.
Step 15: Place the LEDs on the Jig and Bend the Negative Pins
Now we need to make a layer, but before that we need to place our LEDs such that we can bend their negative pins easily and then solder them.
Refer the image and place the LEDs in the same orientation as the image and then bend their cathodes to connect LEDs with each other.
The pins of the LEDs should overlap a little.
Step 16: Make the Layer
Now you need to solder the negative pin which we had bend earlier. Tin the end of the LED's pin and then solder them as usual.
Solder each joint one buy one until you connect all the negative pins together and form a layer.
If the end of your LED is overlapping a lot then you can cut it with a wire cutter or if it is too short then you can use some sort of extending wire to make the joint.
Step 17: Test the Layer and Remove It
Check all the LEDs of the layer as one might have been damaged due to overheating otherwise you will need to desolder a LED after you have made the whole cube.
You can use a 5v power supply with a 100ohms resistor and connect ground to the common cathode of the layer and then connect the VCC of the power supply to the positive pin of a LED via the 100ohms resistor to check the LEDs (refer the image for the diagram). Then connect the VCC via the resistor to one of the anode and if that LED lights up then you are good to go and then check the next LED, and if it doesn't then may be the LED is damaged due to overheating or the soldering joint isn't proper.
If your layer passes this step then you can remove the layer from the jig. Slowly start removing it buy pulling out each LED a bit and when all LEDs loosen you can pull it out.
Now your first layer is complete and now you can repeat the steps above 2 more times and make 3 layers in total.
Step 18: Join the Layers
This is the critical part of your cube as you want your cube to be as symmetrical as possible.
Make sure that all your pins are straight and perpendicular and then with your soldering iron tin all the ends as tinning really helps in making a very nice solder joint. Now lay one layer on your work place on its side and then the other layer and bring it close to the other and then solder one corner first then move on to the adjacent corner and solder it. Continue and solder all the corners first.
After that you can start soldering the middle LEDs and then at last the center LED and you're done joining two layers.
Make sure you solder them at the same orientation that is they should look like this (see the image) from top.
Check the LEDs like you checked the layer in the above step. Now solder the third layer in the same way.
Step 19: Choose a Container
You will have to search for a plastic box or you could get project box which are available in the market. You have to keep in mind the following points while selecting a container.
- It should be bigger than the LED cube
- It should have enough space to hide our Arduino UNO and its shield and the 9v battery and other stuff
- It should not be too large
Step 20: Modify the Box
The container that I choose was transparent so the electronics could be easily seen, so I decided to cover it with some foam paper.
I had many choices of colours but ended up choosing red colour. I cut the paper into strips and pieces that would when attached to the box would cover it and then attached them to the box. You can decorate it in any way you like and in any colour.
You need to modify the box, so that you can fix the cube on top and then hide the electronics inside it.
Start by placing the cube on top of the box and position it as you like, then mark the points where the legs of the LEDs touch the box with a marker. Make small holes where you just marked about 1mm in diameter.
You also need to make 3 additional holes between the central column and the column to which the central column is attached to (see the image).
Step 21: Attach the Cube to the Box
You need to put the cube's column's leads through the holes we made earlier. Pull the cube's leads from inside of the box and adjust the cube till it fits nicely on top of the cube. Then bend the leads from inside of the box in any direction so as to prevent the cube from separating with the box.
We will use the box as the base so make sure that the cube is aligned properly to the box.
Step 22: Make Connections for the Layers
You need to make connections for the layers that is you need to connect the common ground of the layers and bring it to the box. So we need to use some sort of extension to bring the common ground inside the box to connect it.
For this we will be using the holes we made earlier. You need very thin wire so that it isn't noticeable to anyone as it connects the layer to the box. I had a solid core wire laying around so I removed its plastic insulating coating with a bit of force and was left with a thin bare copper wire.
You need to cut this wire into 3 pieces according to the height of the 3 layers plus 3-4 cm extra. Then tin its one end with the soldering iron and do this for all the pieces.
Insert the wires with the tinned side in front through the 3 holes we made earlier between the central column and the column to which the central column is attached to. First bring the tallest wire through the hole near the center and then bend it and wrap it around the leg of the central LED and then apply some flux and solder it and then clean it with isopropyl alcohol. And you have completed joining the top layer.
Similarly do the same for the second layer through the middle hole and the third layer through the last hole.
Step 23: Connect the Wires to the Cube
Now we need to connect wires to the cube and the Arduino shield (which we will build later).
I prefer using ribbon cable for this job and keeps things organized.
At the time of making the cube I was not sure about which code I will put in the cube so I made the wiring in such a way that I could easily change the pin configuration on the Arduino. I divided the columns into 3 parts front row, middle row and last row so I have 3 ribbon cables with 3 wires in each connecting the cube's columns inside the box.
You don't need to do such thing, you can simply use 1 ribbon cable with 9 wires to connect the columns and 1 more ribbon with 3 wires for the layers.
Firstly separate each wire of the ribbon cable and remove the insulation off then tin the ends of the wire. Now you have to solder it to the each of the column (see the picture).
I attached 0.1" female header connectors to the ends of the cable for later connecting it to the controlling circuit and then insulated it with hot glue but it is better to use heat shrink tubing.
Cross check that you have connected the cables in the same orientation as the image.
Now you have completed the cube's construction and the base for it! And you can set it aside and focus on building the Arduino shield next!
Step 24: What Is Arduino?
The heart of this project is an Arduino UNO board. So it is important to know about it before you use it in this project.
Arduino is an open-source electronics development board. They are called as Arduino boards which have a main computing chip which is a microcontroller. Arduino provides a huge platform for making your projects. You can refer to the original Arduino website to know more about Arduino -
You may find many Arduino boards available in the market and ask which one is suitable for this project. Well I will be using the Arduino UNO board as mentioned earlier.
Arduino UNO is based on the ATmega328p chip, an AVR microcontroller chip. Similarly Arduino Nano and pro mini is also based on the same chip and have same properties except that these have 2 extra exclusive analog input pins which cannot be used for any other purpose. So you can use them for this project since they have the same computing power. UNO has 14 digital pins of which 6 are PWM capable and 6 analog input IO pins. You can know more about Arduino or the ATmega328p by referring its datasheet.
Use of Arduino Mega or other boards with high computing power for this project would be an overkill but its upto you if you want then you can still use them.
We will use total 14 pins of Arduino that is pin D2 to D10 for columns and A0 to A2 for the layers and D11 and D12 for Bluetooth communication.
Step 25: Make a Shield for the Arduino
I wanted to use the same Arduino UNO for other projects also so I decided to make a shield for the UNO on which I will keep my Bluetooth module and other parts so that I can easily remove the UNO and use it for other projects.
Cut the perf board
Get your perf board with copper dots and cut a piece with length of 20 dots and width of 19 dots (see the image) we are going to mount our resistors and stuff here.
Modify the headers
Then cut the male headers into 4 parts with each part consisting of- 6 pins for the analog input pins, 8 pins for the power pins, 8 pins for D0 to D7 and 10 pins for D8 to end. As I am an expert in cutting header pins I broke the two 8 pin headers and made them 7 pin headers (see the picture), so I decided that I will solder the 7 pin headers in place and then solder the remaining one header near it and make it work somehow.
You will notice that there is an offset between the D7 and D8 pins of the UNO and this gap is of 160 mil (0.16"), not an even multiple of the 100 mil spacing of the other pins, so it gets difficult to use perf board and header pins. Therefore we need to modify the male headers to fit them.
Place all header pins in their places and then bend the short side of the headers away from the D7 pin (see the picture). Put the perf board on the headers and adjust the headers until you can fit them in the perf board (see the picture). Refer the image, there should be gap of 1 dot on the perf board.
Solder the headers
Now you can remove the headers then apply some flux and then tin them. I used a pair of scissor to hold the headers while tinning them but it's recommended to use helping hands.
Then place them on the UNO as before and place the perf board on top with its copper side facing downwards and fit the tinned headers and apply some flux and then solder them. It is easy when the headers are already on the UNO and it will match properly.
Clean the extra soldering material like flux with isopropyl alcohol.
Step 26: Make the Connections for Columns
Remember the connectors we used for the ribbon cables to connect our cube and Arduino.
We are going to connect those cables via the male headers on our shield for Arduino. Since I had divided the ribbon wire for columns into 3 parts, I will have to use three 3 pin male headers for columns.
I had less place in my box so I had to use those right angled male pin headers and as they were not available, I had to bend the normal pin headers to make them angled ones. You can choose whichever header you prefer.
Pre-tin the male headers then solder them on the shield by following the images (you can remove the gaps between the male headers if you are using one 9 wire ribbon cable for the columns). While doing this I also soldered 3 more header in advance for the cable for the layers.
Then join them to their following digital pins of the headers connecting the Arduino (refer the images). As you can see in the pictures I used direct solder traces for some joints and wires for the others, both do the job fine it's on you what you want to use.
Step 27: Make the Connections for Layers
According to our schematics we need to connect our common cathodes to the pins A0, A1, A2. We also need to add some current limiting resistors in between.
I used 33 ohms resistors at first but then later realized that the LEDs were too dim so I ended up using 15 ohms resistors.
As I had soldered the 3 male headers in advance. Bend the pins of the resistors so that it can fit in the PCB with a gap of 4 holes then tin them and solder them. After that connect them to the male headers and connect to the headers joining the Arduino shield ie. pins A0, A1, A2. Refer to the images.
Step 28: What Is HC 05?
HC-05 module is an easy to use Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Protocol) module, designed for transparent wireless serial connection setup. It uses Bluetooth2.0. You can communicate with a smartphone via Bluetooth and hence can control your Arduino with the smartphone.
For using it with Arduino you should get the one on a breakout board. The module has 6 pins EN (enable), VCC or 5v, GND (ground), TX (transmit), RX (receive) and State pin. We will mainly use the 5v, GND, TX, RX pins of the module. It requires 3.3v power and uses 3.3v logic levels. The breakout board has a voltage regulator at the VCC pin which converts 5v of Arduino to 3.3v for the HC 05, but the other pins aren't 5v tolerant.
So you can connect the 5v and GND of Arduino directly. You have to connect the TX of the module to the RX of the Arduino and RX of the module to the TX of the Arduino. As the other pins aren't 5v tolerant we can connect the TX of the module to the RX of the Arduino directly as Arduino is compatible but while making the other connection we cannot directly connect TX of the Arduino to the RX of the module as the 5v signal can destroy the module.
Therefore we have to use a voltage divider in between which will reduce the voltage to 3.3v. We will connect it like this-(see the image) I used a 2.2k resistor and a 4.7k resistor.
You could get one from Amazon or e-bay.
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Step 29: Check the HC-05
If you have doubt whether your HC-05 is working properly then you can perform this test to make sure everything is good.
For this test you need-
- bread board
- 5v power supply
- HC-05 (of course)
- jumper wires
Connect the 5v and GND of the HC-05 to the 5v and GND of power supply then short the TX and RX pins of the HC-05 (connect TX to RX).
Now download an app called S2Terminal in your smartphone from playstore and connect to the HC-05 via bluetooth. It will ask for a pin code which is mostly 0000 or 1234.
Now type any random alphabets on the app and click the send button. If you see what you typed in red letters and then the same repeated in blue letters then your module is working properly.
The module receives the signal from the app and throw it through the TX pin but we have shorted the two pins so the signal travels and reaches the RX pin and the module then transmits the signal back to the app so we see the letters repeat and can conclude that the module is fine.
Step 30: Add HC-05 to the Shield
As mentioned earlier we are going to connect the module in the same way expect that instead of using the D0 and D1 pin of the Arduino we will use the pins D10 and D11 as RX and TX respectively.
I am going to place my Bluetooth module underneath the shield as I have less space on top so my photos could confuse you so keep that in mind.
I want my Bluetooth to be detachable so that I can use it for future projects so I will use headers. My Bluetooth module has angled male headers so I should use angled female headers which I don't have so I will bend the pins of normal female headers (see the picture).
On the shield start by soldering the header in place first then the resistors and at last solder the wires and make all the connections. Make sure you follow the schematics. You can also check all joints with the continuity function with a multi meter.
You have now successfully completed making shield for Arduino.
Step 31: Connect Controller to the LED Cube
Now that you have completed making the cube and the controller it's time to connect both of them together. You have to connect the female headers of the cube to the male headers of the controller.
Connect them so that-
Top layer è A2
Middle layer è A1
Bottom layer è A0
Now connect the columns according to images. Cross check that you have connected them properly.
Step 32: Power
To power the Arduino I will use a 9v battery for power.
Arduino has a vin pin which has a 5v voltage regulator and it is connected to the DC jack.
Connect the battery connector to the DC jack with a switch in between (see the image). Now hot glue them together.
Step 33: Install Arduino IDE
Now you need to install the latest version of Arduino IDE. Arduino IDE is the programming software for Arduino.
Go to the above link and under the "Install the Arduino Desktop IDE" section click the type of your OS in your PC/Laptop. Then follow the instructions and download the IDE.
Step 34: Install Remote XY Library and App
We are going to use the RemoteXY which is a mobile graphical user interface for Arduino boards and other controllers. To know more about it visit its official site- http://remotexy.com/
In order to use the RemoteXY in our sketch (program) we first need to install the RemoteXY library.
This link will guide you for installation of the RemoteXY library.
Now we have to download the app in our smartphone. It is available on play store, you can install it from there. There are 2 versions available free one and paid one, install the free one.
Step 35: Test the LED Cube
You have the whole cube with all the software ready its time to test the cube.
I have written a code to test wiring of the cube to check if all the LEDs work and if they are wired correctly. It will begin by lighting all LEDs for 2s then lights each LED one after the other starting from left bottom front LED to right top back LED.
See the video to check whether it does the same.
If it does something weird then try flipping the connectors on the shield.
Step 36: Final Code- Add RemoteXY Source Code
To be able to control our cube using the RemoteXY app we need to add some lines of code in the beginning.
To use the app I created go to this link-
Now click the "Get the source code" button then some code will appear copy the code and paste it in the Arduino IDE the code initializes all the things we need above the void setup.
In the void setup there is a line "RemoteXY_Init ();" this line initializes all the variables and other stuff needed for the RemoteXY app to function.
Similarly in void loop there is a line "RemoteXY_Handler ();" this line is very important.
This is what the code means-
Step 37: Final Code- Initialize the IO Pins
We first create 2 variables called columns and layers where we store the name of the IO pins in an array for columns and layers.
In the void setup we first initialize everything required for the RemoteXY app then we set up a for loop in which we call each pin of the columns variable and set it as an output pin and do the same for layers.
We then call a function called 'TurnAllOff ();' which turns all LEDs off to avoid turning on of unnecessary LEDs in the beginning of the program.
Step 38: Final Code- TurnAllOff
This function switches off all the LEDs.
There are 2 for loops here one calls each pin of the layers and pulls it high and then the other calls each pin of the columns and pulls it low.
Remember that we have connected common cathodes of the LEDs as layers and common anodes of the LEDs as columns.
So pin of layers are active low and pins of columns are active high. Therefore pulling them opposite switches all LEDs off.
Step 39: Final Code- TurnAllOn
This function switches on all the LEDs.
There are 2 for loops one inside the other, the outer loop calls each pin of the layers and pulls it low.
Then the inner loop calls each pin of the columns and pulls it high and this causes the LEDs to light up.
Then outer loop continues and pulls that layer high.
The loop then does this for the next layer it seems that all LEDs are kept on.
Step 40: Final Code- OneByOne
This turns on each LED one after the other starting from left bottom front LED to right top back LED. It is the one I have used in the test code.
I created a variable called delayTime which stores the amount of time in which the next LED will light up.
This is same as the TurnAllOn function the difference is that there is a delaywhich waits for the number of milliseconds that is stored in the delayTime variable and then turns pulls that column low again and repeats.
See the video to see this pattern.
Step 41: Final Code- CircleAround
In this pattern the 2 columns of LEDs will revolve around the center, the central column could be kept on or off according to the programmer (this was nicer than I expected).
We first put a Boolean argument 'showMid' which lights central column if it is and turns it off if it is 0.
I created a variable 'midColumn' where the pin of the central column is stored. I then created 2 more variables where the pins of the outer columns is stored and in the other the delay is stored.
We pull all layers low then if the showMid condition is true we pull up the middle pin.
Then turn on 2 opposite columns and spin them in clockwise direction.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 42: Final Code- LayerByLayerUp
Layers are turned on one after the other from bottom to top. Same as TurnAllOn but delay between turning on and off of the layers.
I created a variable called delayTime which stores the amount of time. This delay time comes in between turning on and off of the layers.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 43: Final Code- LayerByLayerDown
Layers are turned on one after the other from bottom to top. Same as LayerByLayerUp but in opposite direction.
I created a variable called delayTime which stores the amount of time. This delay time comes in between turning on and off of the layers.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 44: Final Code- LayerUpAndDown
This pattern looks like layers moving up and down.
LayerByLayerUp and LayerByLayerDown pattern are mixed. First the LayerByLayerUp function is called then the LayerUpAndDown function is called.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 45: Final Code-Edges
The edges of the cube are displayed in this pattern.
We first put an argument called 'amount' that decides how many times to repeat the pattern.
The first for loop repeats all that's inside it for the number of times stored in 'amount'.
We first pull one layer low then if it is the middle layer then we only turn on the corner columns otherwise all the column expect the middle most column.
The layer we turned on is turned off (ie. pulled high). And the loop continues.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 46: Final Code- Centre
This turns on the centre LED.
The 'TurnAllOff' function is called to turn all LEDs off.
The middle layer is pulled low and the central column is pulled high.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 47: Final Code- InAndOut
This mixes up the centre and edges pattern to create Boom-Boom effect!
The edges pattern is kept on for 1000 times roughly equaling to 200 milliseconds and then the centre pattern is displayed for 200 milliseconds.
See the video to understand the pattern.
Step 48: Final Code-Void Loop
Void Loop is the most interesting part of the program, this is what your Arduino is going to run.
At first there is the RemoteXY_Handler which looks after the things for RemoteXY.
Then there is a switch case section which checks which button on the app is selected and displays a pattern accordingly.
The void loop repeats itself infinitely.
And now you have finished making a 3x3x3 LED Cube with Bluetooth!
Step 49: Upload the Code
What's the use if you make an
awesome Arduino project and don't upload it, well then you can't see it running the code so upload it.
Download the final code and upload it to your Arduino. Plug the Arduino to your PC and then in the tools section make sure you have selected the correct board type and port. Now hit the upload button and you will see the TX and RX LEDs blinking fast and you have successfully uploaded the code.
Step 50: Use the RemoteXY App
Open the app in your smartphone and click the plus icon then to the Bluetooth and select the HC-05 option. It will ask for a pin try 0000 or 1234.
Then the app will open the window which you had created. Select the pattern you want to see!
Step 51: No Bluetooth? No Problem
If you want to make you cube without the control from Bluetooth then don't worry you have to just change some things.
- no need to download the RemoteXY library and app
- no need to use/buy bluetooth module
- no need to make additional modifications on the Arduino shield
I have already made a program without Bluetooth. Ready to upload!
Download it from below!
5 Discussions
I can't seem to open any of the sketches. I keep getting errors. Is there a document posted somewhere where I can cut and paste them?
Vey nice and detailed instructable!! Congratulations!!! ;)
Fastsstic work by Akash!
This is really well written with all the steps and pictures. Keep up the good work
Awesome creativity!! Information is great too!!
Keep making such things:)
Great first instructable! Lots of detail and your cube came out really well :)


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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
19 comments:
Okay...I wasn't going to use the word crazy...but you said it first! ;) You certainly have hand sewing stamina, my friend!! Everything looks WONDERFUL! Keep up the good work.ReplyDelete
thank you sweet friend!ReplyDelete
Your baskets are wonderful! I love the colors. You are making GREAT progress...you just do your turtle thing and all will work out in the end.
I checked the few magazines that I have saved, but I don't have the one you are looking for.
Off to see if I can busy my hands to distract my heart.
The basket blocks are great. You can get the pattern for the doll quilt "Fresh Traditions" on allpeoplequilt.com. You are probably talking about the pattern for the big one.ReplyDelete
I subscribe to AP&Q so I probably have that issue. I will look and email you if I do.ReplyDelete
I love your angels, they're so cute!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the link to my blog, always appreciated.
Those little basket blocks are wonderful...happy stitching.
Your Angels are all so cute...great job.ReplyDelete
Love your angels, they look great!ReplyDelete
Nadine, I have the magazine you are looking for if you still need it.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, the Angels are wonderful and the baskets are so cute. You keep plugging away at "turtle speed" because you're making wonderful progress. Just enjoy and I'll take my cue from you!ReplyDelete
Hei, love all your work ;-)ReplyDelete
I cant say you are crazy,more like anyone else I know. LOL
Have a wonderful weekend. KLEM
Your angels are wonderful. Love the baskets! They're gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I love your Angels and your little baskets. Isn't it wonderful to just enjoy the stitching. :)ReplyDelete
Turtle speed is good, progress every day adds up! Love your Angels (gotta make this one soon) and your baskets. Hand piecing is great because it's portable! Cheers, QGBReplyDelete
VERY CUTE angels. What pattern is that????ReplyDelete
hello, happened by your blog -love the tiny baskets... I have been thinking about a tiny basket quilt for many years...inspiring me to begin. ChristineReplyDelete
Wonderful blocks, and I'm glad that you are still blogging with us. I don't post as often,either. Nor do I comment as frequently as I should, but I do read each time something is posted.ReplyDelete
Oh my...turtle speed or not...the ANGELS are wonderful!!!! :o) I love them!!!ReplyDelete
Basket quilts..it is something special about them!! :o)
Lovely work an dI just love your Angelblock. Good work with them!ReplyDelete
Take care!
- patch en normandieNovember 29, 2008 at 2:28 AM
de très jolis patchs et très bien présentés compliments et amitiés violetteReplyDelete


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Booking Notes:
There is a deposit of 30% and the balance 8 weeks prior to arrival. If you find that this apartment is booked we also have a 2 bedroomed apartment with owners direct Ref FR767.
Please note: We only accept bookings from Saturday to Saturday during the high season - (1 April - 22 October).
We accept bookings for long weekends and short breaks during the low season.
Changeover Day:
Changeover day is Saturday. Check-in is between 4pm and 6pm and Checkout before 10am.